Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in March.

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Planning a getaway to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Shenandoah Valley in March

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in the Shenandoah Valley generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Winchester to 15°C (59°F) in Lexington. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Lexington and 0°C (32°F) in Winchester.

For specific regional insights in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Strasburg with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lexington with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Explore the Shenandoah Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Shenandoah Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Harrisonburg)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Shenandoah Valley in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Shenandoah Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Shenandoah Valley

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (March)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (March)

Harrisonburg

In March Harrisonburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Winchester

In March Winchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Staunton

In March Staunton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Lexington

In March Lexington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Martinsburg

In March Martinsburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Shenandoah Valley in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Winchester 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Staunton 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Lexington 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Martinsburg 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Front Royal 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in March?

the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Harrisonburg average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in March?

Harrisonburg averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in March, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Harrisonburg averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in Harrisonburg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Harrisonburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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